Early Childhood Conference set for February

Participants of a Chadron State College conference will again learn ways to improve their child care and education skills. Chadron State College’s 18th Excellence in Early Childhood Conference is Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24, 2007.

CSC to close for national day of mourning

Chadron State College will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 2, in observance of the national day of mourning for Gerald R. Ford. Regular office hours will resume Wednesday, Jan. 3.

2006 was memorable year at Chadron State

The past year will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable in Chadron State College’s 95-year history. If for no other reason, that’s true because of the wildfire that threatened the campus in late July when wind-whipped flames rushed over the pine-clad hills to the south and burned to the edge of the football practice fields.

Torrington woman celebrating graduation, 87th birthday

Torrington resident Edna Carpenter enjoys eating lunch at the Senior Fellowship Center, a place where many people her age gather for meals and social activities.

Teahon willing to serve on college board again

Commencement at Chadron State College last Friday night had a couple of firsts. One was the presentation of the colors by the War Eagle Company, the ROTC Unit at Chadron State, and another was the marriage proposal made by graduate Michael Schumacher of Sidney to his long-time sweetheart, Lauren Hiers, at the end of the exercises.

Math professor's whereabouts still unknown

One of the great mysteries in at least the recent history of Chadron remains unsolved. No one has determined what has become of Chadron State math professor Steve Haataja, who was last seen on Monday, Dec. 4.

Harms says Armstrong kept him in college

Dr. John Harms rolled back the calendar while opening his remarks to the large crowd at Chadron State College’s winter commencement Friday evening.

Harms speaks at CSC commencement

Dr. John Harms is congratulated by Chadron State President Dr. Janie Park while receiving the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.

CSC to graduate 165 on Friday

A total of 165 degrees will be conferred during winter commencement at Chadron State College on Friday, Dec. 15. The program will be in the Armstrong Building beginning at 5 p.m.

Clarinet article published

The November issue of “The Instrumentalist” contains an article by Chadron State College woodwind instructor Carola Winkle. The article entitled “Good Clarinet Tone” focuses on basic embouchure and playing habits that are essential in achieving a good sound on the clarinet. Published in Chicago, “The Instrumentalist” is often regarded as the foremost journal in instrumental music.

Math professor still missing

The case of the missing mathematics professor at Chadron State College entered its second week early on Tuesday with still no clues concerning his whereabouts. Dr. Steve Haataja (pronounced Hah-dee-ya) was reported missing late Monday, Dec. 4 and has not been seen or heard from since.

CSC team wins rangeland cup

A Chadron State College team recently won possession of the Rangeland Cup traveling trophy by placing first in competition at the Wyoming Section of the Society for Range Management meetings in Sheridan.

John Harms to speak at Chadron State commencement

Members of the team were Craig Eddie of Ogallala, Kimmy Mott of Fullerton, Dan Ruterbories of Ord and Jenny Walker of Edgemont, S.D. Their mentor is Dr. Chuck Butterfield, associate professor of agriculture at CSC. Besides winning the large trophy, the CSC team received $500 to help pay its way to the international competition in Reno, Nev., in February. The competition is open to all colleges and universities. Teams from the University of Wyoming and Northwest College at Powell, Wyo., as well

Impact of drought, depression addressed in former CSC professor's book

A book written by former Chadron State College history professor and division chairman, Dr. Rolland Dewing, recently came off the presses.

Ex-CSC prof writes book of poems on rural life

A book portraying life in rural America in general and in northwestern South Dakota specifically in the 1940s and ‘50s was published this past year by a retired Chadron State business professor, Dr. Lee Hulm.

Business Development Center reopens at CSC

The Nebraska Business Development Center at Chadron State College is back in business. For more than a quarter century, Chadron State was the site of one of several NBDC satellite offices across the state, but a reduction in Nebraska’s share of federal funding for small business support and a reduction in the state budget caused the CSC center’s services to be discontinued in 2004. The closing contributed to the retirement of Cliff Hanson, a CSC business professor and director of the center for

CSC jazz concert is Friday night

The fall concert by three jazz groups at Chadron State College will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 in Memorial Hall.

Community chorus to sing holiday tunes

An array of holiday music will be presented by the Chadron Community Chorus during its concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Chadron Arts Center.

CSC students get close look at Washington, D.C.

Eleven justice studies majors from Chadron State College recently had a memorable visit to Washington, D.C., where they got a close up look at how several phases of the federal government operate. This was the sixth such trip that Dr. George Watson, professor of justice studies, taken led to the Nation’s Capital.

Suspense-filled play at CSC this weekend

A story about a blind date that goes bad will be unveiled this weekend when the Chadron State College Theatre Department presents “Boy Gets Girl” in the Black Box Theater of Memorial Hall. The two-act play will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-18 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19.

Rural educators honor CSC professor

A Chadron State College education professor, Dr. Clark Gardener, has been recognized by the National Rural Education Association Conference for outstanding leadership and service in rural education.

CSC musicians performing in Lincoln this week

A clarinet quartet from Chadron State College will be performing at the North Central Music Educators National Conference/ Nebraska Music Educators Association Conference in Lincoln this weekend.

CSC graduate elected to Congress

A graduate of Chadron State College, Tim Walz, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota’s First District in last week’s election.

Woodwind Day to be music-lovers delight

Music lovers will have the opportunity to hear some of the region’s outstanding performers free of charge during Woodwind Day at Chadron State College on Thursday, Nov. 2.

Vocal concert is Sunday at Arts Center

A variety of music, including classical, sacred, love songs and popular, will be presented during a concert by three vocal groups from Chadron State College on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. at the Chadron Arts Center at Fourth and Bordeaux Streets. The concert will feature both the women’s and men’s ensembles and the concert choir.

CSC professor gains wildlife society honor

The Nebraska Chapter of the Wildlife Society has presented its Career Service Award for 2006 to Dr. Chuck Butterfield, associate professor of agriculture and range management at Chadron State College.

Woodwind Day is Nov. 2 at CSC

High school students from a wide area are expected to attend the fifth Woodwind Day at Chadron State College on Thursday, Nov. 2. The program will be in Memorial Hall.

Tickets available for Western Wind concert at CSC

Tickets are available for a Galaxy Series presentation by The Western Wind in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 3.

Dinner theatre murder mystery coming to CSC

A dinner theatre spiced with a murder mystery is on tap for 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, just in time for Halloween, in the Student Center at Chadron State College. The fun is part of the Galaxy Series.

Haunted house, Halloween activities set at Fort Robinson

A number of Chadron State College students will participate in the third annual Haunted House with a Historical Twist at Fort Robinson State Park near Crawford. A number of events are planned both Saturday and Halloween, which is next Tuesday.

California artists displaying works at CSC

The work of two California artists is on display in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College. The work of EunKang Koh of San Francisco is being displayed in the Main Gallery and the work of Ruth Terrell of LaHonda is in Gallery 239 on the upper level of Memorial Hall.

CSC's enrollment growth puts budget back on track

Chadron State College’s increased enrollment this fall has put the institution’s budget back on track, President Janie Park announced late last week during an all-campus meeting.

Avis Nelson dies in Chadron

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron for Avis Nelson, widow of Dr. Edwin C. Nelson, who was president of Chadron State College for 18 years between 1967 and 1986. She died Saturday evening at Crestview Manor in Chadron at age 85.

Students give CSC health professions programs high marks

Chadron State College’s health professions program received high marks from current students last week during Health Professions Day, but the approximately 200 students from 30 regional high schools in attendance were told they will have to work hard to succeed in the program.

Ogallala Commons conference at CSC on Wednesday

A conference designed to encourage young people to discover what are described as “the excellent job opportunities that exist in small towns,” will be Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the Student Center at Chadron State College.

Sandoz Center events added to Oktoberfest

Tickets will be available at the door for the annual Oktoberfest sponsored by the Campus Historical Forum at Chadron State College on Tuesday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Center. The tickets are $6 each. The food will include bratwurst, sauerkraut, potato salad, riva kuga and a beverage. Proceeds are often used to help Historical Forum members take a trip.

Homecoming royalty finalists revealed at CSC

The finalists for homecoming royalty at Chadron State College were revealed during a pep rally Friday evening. The king and queen will be crowned at halftime of today’s football game with Western New Mexico.

Chadron State homecoming royalty crowned

A junior from Chadron, Renee Roes, is the homecoming queen at Chadron State College. The king is Joel Repenning, a junior from Bloomfield, Neb.

Three to receive CSC Distinguished Alumni Awards

Two northwest Nebraska residents, Randy Bauer of Chadron and Sherry Retzlaff of Rushville, will be presented Distinguished Alumni Awards during Homecoming activities at Chadron State College this weekend.

Jungalbook' on CSC stage this weekend

The popular play, “Jungalbook,” will be presented this week during homecoming at Chadron State College. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, Oct. 5 and 7 and again at 2 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Hall.

Sixty royalty candidates at Chadron State

Sixty students have been nominated for homecoming royalty at Chadron State College. Homecoming will be Saturday, Oct. 7. The king and queen will be crowned at halftime of the football game between the Eagles and Western New Mexico that afternoon. Each organization on campus that is involved in homecoming activities is encouraged to nominate royalty candidates from among its membership.

Peer tutor program earns recertification

Chadron State College’s Peer Tutor Program in September celebrated its first five-year recertification from the College Reading and Learning Association.

International students present at high school fair

Six Chadron State College international students traveled to Harrison on Friday, Sept. 22, to present about their homeland of Africa.

Health Professions Day is Wednesday

More than 200 students from about 30 high schools will learn about occupations in health care when they attend Health Professions Day at Chadron State College on Wednesday, Oct. 4.

2006 Homecoming Schedule -- "It's A Las Vegas Homecoming, Baby"

Chadron State College has announced its 2006 Homecoming schedule.

Teachers urged to continue focusing on learning, not test results

More than 335 current and future educators attended the Celebrate Diversity in Education Symposium at Chadron State College on Monday. About a third of those in attendance were CSC education majors while most of the others were teachers and school administrators from throughout western Nebraska.

Identity theft speaker coming to CSC

John Sileo, a highly successful Colorado businessman who had his identity stolen to the tune of $300,000, will speak on that gut-wrenching experience in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College twice on Tuesday, Sept. 26.

Hometown survival tips given at conference

About 50 people from nine communities spent three days at Chadron State College last week listening, learning and brainstorming about steps they may be able to take to help their rural communities survive and even thrive.

Hammitts to leave estate gift to CSC music program

A former Chadron State College professor and his wife have arranged to leave a large portion of their estate to the Chadron State Foundation to enhance the music program that he helped nurture for 34 years before retiring in 2001.

Fryer presentation postponed

Roland Fryer’s presentation, “A Unified Theory of America,” which was scheduled for tonight in Memorial Hall, has been postponed to a later date, according to Loree MacNeill, CSC director of college relations and cultural programs.

Bruning to highlight Constitution Day at CSC

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning will speak about constitutional issues when he visits Chadron State College on Monday, Sept. 18.

Chadron State enrollment is up

Chadron State College’s enrollment for the fall semester is up substantially from a year ago.

Hometown Competitiveness Academy at CSC this week

At least 50 participants are expected for the Hometown Competitiveness Academy to be hosted by Chadron State this coming week. The sessions will be in the Student Center, beginning at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 12 and running through Thursday noon. The academy is being sponsored by Chadron State, the Center for Rural Entrepreneurship, the Heartland Center for Leadership Development and the Nebraska Community Foundation.

CSC speaker is probing racial struggles

A young black professor who raises questions that most white scholars don’t dare ask will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 in the Memorial Hall at Chadron State College. The program will be open to the public without charge.

Graves opens lecture series with suspense, humor

One of Chadron State’s all-time most revered professors, Dr. Dorset Graves, mixed two of literature’s most intriguing ingredients -- suspense and humor -- into his talk last week at the opening session of a new lecture series named in his honor.

Former CSC staffer honored

A former Chadron State College staff member has received a special honor. Dr. Tom Henry, chancellor of the Mohave Community College based at Kingman, Ariz., has been Community College Chief Executive Officer of the Year for the Pacific Region by the Association of Community College Trustees.

CSC science professor has several accomplishments

A science professor who has several unusual accomplishments joined the Chadron State College faculty this fall. He is Dr. Chris McAllister, a native of central Arkansas.

CSC has new social work professor

A social work professor with an array of experiences has joined the faculty at Chadron State College this fall. Bruce Hoem said he has impressed by Chadron State for a number of years and is pleased to have the opportunity to work for the college.

Crawford teacher wins statewide award

For the second year in a row, a northwest Nebraska teacher and Chadron State graduate has been selected as the Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year for Nebraska.

Speaker tells crowd to appreciate America

A large crowd at Chadron State College got a pep talk Wednesday night on what it means to be an American. Betty Nguyen (pronounced Win), an anchor for CNN’s weekend programs, said there are thousands of people around the world who would give anything to come to the United States. She noted that the United States is the land of opportunity and freedom, and people who live in countries where it is almost impossible to break the cycle of poverty are desperate to come to America.

CSC graduate receives American Star teaching honor

A Hemingford teacher who graduated from Chadron State College received a special award last week. Cindy Lanik was honored by the U.S. Department of Education as Nebraska’s American Star of Teaching for 2006. This is the third year the award has been given. It goes to just one educator in each state. There reportedly were about 4,000 nominees in Nebraska.

Carola Winkle is president of International Music Camp

A member of the Chadron State College music faculty, Carola Winkle, is the new president of the International Music Camp. The camp is located in the International Peace Gardens on the border between North Dakota and Manitoba.

CNN anchor to speak at CSC

A news anchor for CNN, Betty Nguyen (pronounced Win), will be the first speaker of the fall semester in the Distinguished Speaker Series at Chadron State College. Her presentation will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 in the Student Center. Her topic will be “Diversity: Don’t Hide From It, Celebrate It.”

New playground equipment at Child Development Center

The children of the Chadron State College Child Development Center have one more reason to be excited about attending the daycare facility. New playground equipment was installed at the center last week.

Graves Lecture Series to open at CSC

A lecture series named in honor of Dr. Dorset Graves, professor emeritus at Chadron State College, will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29 in Room 108 of the Reta King Library at CSC. The bi-weekly series will be open to the public without charge. It is being organized and sponsored by the library staff. Graves will be the first speaker.

CSC to host economic development event

Applications are being received for the HomeTown Competitiveness Academy that will be hosted by Chadron State College on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 12-14. The event will assist rural communities in becoming active in HTC, an economic development initiative that has generated widespread interest and sparked numerous success stories in Nebraska.

CSC students, prof attend music workshop

Three Chadron State College music students and James Margetts, assistant professor of music, spent a week in late July attending a workshop in early childhood music education in Billings, Mont. The students participating were Rachael Christian of Gordon, Becky Hoekema of Sidney and Nichole Neal of North Platte. Marian Beutler, a former adjunct music instructor at CSC, took part in a portion of the training.

CSC president outlines goals as new school year begins

The president of Chadron State College, Dr. Janie Park, outlined several goals for the institution Friday morning as she welcomed the college staff during the first meeting of the 2006-07 school year.

New CSC Spanish professor is widely traveled

The new assistant professor of Spanish at Chadron State College has already traveled in many Spanish-speaking countries and lived in Peru, South America, much of last year.

Art shows opening in Memorial Hall

Park, who became the Chadron State president a year ago, said she waited to spell out her vision for the college until she had become acquainted with and it and the region it serves. She said she determined that the college has a reputation for academic quality that it can build upon. Foremost, Park said she wants Chadron State to be a “destination campus,” one that is the first choice for area students because it is known for academic excellence. She said CSC should strive to develop “value-ad

Eagles adopt new logo

Chadron State College's nine sports team will usher in a new look as they begin the 2006-07 school year.

Chadron State set to begin school year

Dr. Margaret Crouse, Dr. Charles Snare and Dr. Gary White, and Dr. Lois Veath, vice president of academic affairs.

Rains would be best antidote for burned areas

Gentle rains, of course, would be the best antidote for the range grasses that were burned by the wildfires that swept through thousands of acres in the Pine Ridge area of Dawes and Sioux counties in late July and early August.

Chadron State thriving despite fire

No problems are anticipated at Chadron State College because of the fire that threatened the campus last Friday evening. None of the facilities were damaged and college officials say the campus will be fully functional long before classes begin on Monday, Aug. 21.

Chadron State plays role in firefighting effort

Following is a list of notes pertaining to Chadron State College and the wildfires of northwest Nebraska:

Chadron State campus has close call with wildfire

Although smoke fills the air and weather conditions are ripe for more damage to occur, Chadron State College personnel breathed a sigh of relief Saturday morning when they awoke after a few hours of sleep and saw that the campus was intact.

Post Playhouse having successful summer

Despite high gas prices, the Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson is having a good summer, according to Loree MacNeill, the executive director.

12 Chadron State degrees available via Internet

Thanks to the accelerated nature of the “information superhighway,” no longer does distance between home and school keep people from earning a degree at Chadron State College. This fall, all coursework for 12 degree programs will become available from Chadron State in an online format.

Orientation at CSC on Wednesday

The third and final on-campus orientation of the summer at Chadron State College will be Wednesday, July 19. About 65 students and numerous parents are expected to participate.

New math professor hired

A new assistant professor of mathematics has been hired at Chadron State College. He is Steven Haataja, who is completing work on his doctorate at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this summer. He replaces Dr. Tim Hardy, who was at Chadron State this past year, but is moving to Wayne State.

New education professor at CSC

A new assistant professor of educational administration will be joining the Chadron State College faculty when classes begin on Monday, Aug. 21. He is Dr. Arthur Borgemenke, who was born in Ohio, but has lived most of his life in El Paso, Texas.

Fewer mosquitoes this year, but West Nile still a threat

Undoubtedly because of the drought, there are fewer mosquitoes in most of western Nebraska this summer, but West Nile fever is still a threat to humans, according to Dr. Randy Lawson, a biology professor who is involved in researching the malady for the fourth consecutive year.

Gary Bieganski appointed to college board

A Chadron State College graduate who plans to return to the Chadron area in early 2007 has been appointed to the Nebraska State College System Board of Trustees by Gov. Dave Heineman.

Deans appointed at Chadron State College

The deans who will head the three schools at Chadron State College have been selected following national searches. They include Dr. Margaret Crouse, who has been associated with Chadron State since 1979 and has been a dean 11 years. She will lead the School of Education, Human Performance, Counseling, Psychology and Social Work.

Range course at CSC this week

Thirty-two students from various backgrounds are on the campus of Chadron State College this week to study range management. The 2006 Nebraska Range Shortcourse is presented by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chadron State College and the Nebraska section of the Society for Range Management. The program features 18 instructors, including experts from higher education, state and federal government, conservation organizations and ranching.

Online course features 'Nebraska-land writers'

A course that features the works of Nebraska writers will be offered online by Chadron State College in July. The course, which begins July 3 and ends July 28, will feature short works by many popular Nebraska authors, including Mari Sandoz, Willa Cather, Ted Kooser, Wright Morris, Weldon Kees, Loren Eiseley and John Neihardt.

Kool-Aid Man appears for Sandoz Center exhibit

In conjunction with its current exhibit, the Sandoz Center at Chadron State College played host to an American advertising icon Wednesday.

Professor, students enjoy trip to Spain

Words such as amazing, awesome and incredible were often used by the Chadron State College students who returned last week from spending three weeks in Spain.

American Sports History course in July at CSC

How and why sports have become an important element in America’s life will be explored during a two-week course at Chadron State College in early July.

The Fantasticks' opening at Post Playhouse

One of America’s endearing musicals, “The Fantasticks,” opens this weekend at the Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson. It will be presented at 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. Sunday during its opening run. It will return to the Playhouse stage the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, June 20 and 21 and then be a part of the theatre’s repertory schedule the remainder of the summer.

CSC professor receives state award

A professor of family and consumer sciences at Chadron State College, Dr. Norma Nealeigh, recently received the Outstanding Service Award from the Nebraska Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Association at its conference in Kearney. Dr. Margaret Crouse, interim dean of the School of Professional and Graduate Studies at Chadron State, said Nealeigh has a strong interest in “service learning” and has incorporated several service-oriented projects into the family and consumer sciences curriculum

CSC dining director earns top credential

Tracy J. Shuck, director of dining services at Chadron State College, has been certified in the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s Foodservice Management Professional certification program. The FMP credential distinguishes restaurant and food service managers who have achieved a high level of knowledge, experience, leadership and professionalism within the industry.

Nearly 200 earn all A's at Chadron State this spring

Nearly 200 students have achieved the President’s Honors List at Chadron State College for the spring semester by earning all A’s while carrying at least 12 credit hours of coursework. Those on the President’s List from Nebraska are:

Many achieve Dean's List at Chadron State during spring semester

A total of 371 students made the Dean’s List for the spring semester at Chadron State College. The honor requires a grade point average of at least 3.5 while carrying a minimum of 12 hours of coursework. Those on the Dean’s List from Nebraska:

Noble moving from city to college budget posts

Dave Noble, the finance officer for the City of Chadron the past 10 years, has resigned to become comptroller at Chadron State College.

Bug Brigade off and rolling at CSC

Chadron State College has gotten the parade bug this year, literally. The Bug Brigade, which refers to the group of people who walk alongside Chadron State’s customized 1972 Volkswagen Beetle during parades throughout the region, got the summer off to a good start by participating in the Camp Clarke Days parade at Bridgeport on Saturday, June 3.

'Summer Camp' under way at Child Development Center

The Chadron State College Child Development Center’s Summer Camp program is teaching children ages 2 to 6 about a number of seasonal topics, including the “great outdoors,” camping, picnics, flags and patriotism, animals and the zoo, the “wonderful world of water” and readings from favorite children’s books.

Graduate honored for addiction recovery efforts

A Chadron State College graduate, Basil Brave Heart of Pine Ridge, S.D., was honored in May by the Hazelden Foundation based in Minnesota for his work in addiction recovery. He earned a bachelor’s degree from CSC with majors in English, biology and physical education in 1957.

Graduate earns teaching award in Kansas

A 1987 Chadron State College graduate, Terri Scofield Gaeddert, received the McCreery Teaching Award during spring commencement at Sterling College in Kansas.

Chadron State SIFE team does well again

The Students in Free Enterprise team from Chadron State College continued its string of successes at the National Exposition last week in Kansas City.

Opal's Baby' to open Post Playhouse this weekend

The Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson opens for its 39th season this weekend with the comedy, “Opal’s Baby.” The first round of shows will be presented Friday and Saturday nights at 8 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 4. After a dark night on Monday, June 5, the show will be staged again Tuesday through Saturday, June 6-10 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 11 at 4 p.m.

Energy-related projects added spice to CSC classes

A couple of energy-related projects added spice to the regular curriculum for industrial technology students at Chadron State College during the 2006 spring semester.

Chadron State receives funds from estate

The Chadron State Foundation has received $161,556 from the family of Claude H. Lefler, a native of the Gordon area. Proceeds from the gift will be used for scholarships, according to Connie Rasmussen, executive director of the foundation.

Chadron State criminal justice students in London

A 29-member group from Chadron State College is participating in the 30th annual Comparative Criminal Justice trip to London. The trip began Monday, May 8 and will conclude Wednesday, May 24.

Veath, Rhine appointed CSC vice presidents

The appointment of two vice presidents who already are on the professional staff at Chadron State College has been announced by the college’s president. Dr. Janie Park said Dr. Lois Veath will be vice president for academic affairs and Dr. Randy Rhine will be the vice president for enrollment management and student services.

Shepherd urges graduates to find worthy causes

Chadron State College history professor Allen Shepherd asked those receiving graduate degrees at CSC on Saturday, “What’s In Your Wallet?”

History honorary honors grads

Twelve Chadron State College seniors who had at least a B average while taking at least 12 hours of history were recognized by CSC chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, a national history honorary society, during Ivy Day last Friday evening. Dr. Joel Hyer, the chapter sponsor, presented the students with red sashes that they wore their graduation gowns.

CSC math classmates meet for first time at commencement

Three math majors who graduated during spring commencement at Chadron State College on Saturday had taken numerous classes together the past two years, but had never met until last weekend.

Speaker touts experiences at CSC

One thing can lead to another and become a lifetime of exceptional experiences, the speaker at Chadron State College’s undergraduate commencement told the graduates Saturday morning.

Orator also queen of Ivy Day at Chadron State

Kaila Osmotherly, who also was the orator representing Cardinal Key National Honor Society, was crowned the Ivy Day queen at Chadron State College on Friday evening.

Governor makes stop at CSC

Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman presented one of his office’s "admiralship" certificates to Chadron State College President Janie Park during a visit to the campus Thursday.

Tutors, SI leaders honored at luncheon

More than a dozen students who serve in Chadron State College’s tutoring and Supplemental Instruction programs were given special recognition Tuesday during an event at the Kline Center.

CSC nurse addresses concerns about mumps

As most Chadron State College students are preparing to leave Chadron for the summer, college nurse Ann Dockweiler is telling them to take precautions to avoid contracting mumps, but said most should be safe from the disease.

Construction begins at CSC's Sparks Hall

Construction began Wednesday for the renovation and expansion of Chadron State College’s Sparks Hall as workers began removing dirt from the area south of the building.

Year-ending programs at Chadron State this weekend

Chadron State College’s year-ending exercises will be this weekend. Ivy Day, which dates back to 1920 and honors the college’s outstanding senior scholars, will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 5 in Memorial Hall. The graduation ceremony for those earning graduate degrees will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Commencement for those earning bachelor’s degrees will be at 10 a.m. in the Armstrong Building.

Show raises cash for Habitat for Humanity

"Road to Renewal," a variety show organized and performed by Chadron State College students raised $391 for Habitat for Humanity on Monday.

Many CSC students accepted by professional schools

Thirty-three Chadron State College students who are health professions majors have been accepted to attend professional schools, beginning this fall. Nineteen of the students are in the Rural Health Opportunities Program that is a joint venture with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. One is in the High Plains Health Opportunities Program and will attend Creighton University. The others are “traditional” students. Most of them will attend UNMC.

CSC recognizes Chadron health care professionals

Chadron State College on Tuesday recognized Chadron health professionals for their role in the student clinic’s first full year. CSC President Janie Park and Ann Dockweiler, CSC nurse, awarded plaques to Chadron Community Hospital Administrator Harold Krueger, physician’s assistants Mike Westerbuhr, Mary Moody and Heidi Wess, and Nichole Pourier, nurse practitioner.

Student newspaper wins state awards

The Chadron State College student newspaper, The Eagle, won six awards at the Nebraska Press Association’s annual convention during the weekend of April 22.

Rick Koza named CSC's outstanding educator

A business and marketing professor who has become known for his work with students in and out of the classroom has been named this year’s outstanding educator at Chadron State College. Dr. Rick Koza is the institution’s 2006 Teaching Excellence Award winner.

Chadron State has recognition dinner

Four Chadron State College employees who have retired and another who will retire at the end 2006 were recognized Friday night during a dinner in the Student Center.

Variety abounds in 'Road to Renewal'

A show that will benefit Habitat for Humanity will feature a variety of performances by students of many differing talents and majors. The show, “Road to Renewal,” will be Monday, May 1, at 6 p.m. in Memorial Hall.

Public relations students speak at conference

Final CSC concert is Thursday night

Three groups will combine to present the final concert of the school year at Chadron State College at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday April 27 in Memorial Hall. Advance tickets may be obtained through the Memorial Hall Box Office. Tickets also will be available at the door.

Candidates for VP at CSC this week

Two candidates for the vice president for enrollment management and student services position at Chadron State College will be interviewed Thursday and Friday.

Alum to speak at CSC commencement

A Chadron State College graduate who has had numerous unusual experiences will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award and be the speaker at the college’s undergraduate commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6 in the Armstrong Building.

Speakers say Park is off to a great start

Chadron State College’s new president, Dr. Janie Park, was portrayed as a kind person with a positive attitude, great integrity and plenty of ability during her inauguration Friday evening.

Park wants Chadron State to take new leadership role in region

Chadron State College’s new president, Dr. Janie Park, stressed the importance of working with the residents of the region to solve common problems and the college’s need to be a good steward during her inauguration address last Friday night. Park said a college that is a good steward is responsive to public needs and is intertwined with its region so that both will prosper.

Keynote speaker praises Park, says college presidents have difficult job

College presidents have a difficult, yet satisfying, job, the keynote speaker at Dr. Janie Park’s inauguration as Chadron State College’s 10th president said last Friday evening.

CSC summer school schedule has flexibility

Convenience and flexibility are hallmarks of this year’s summer school schedule at Chadron State College. “Since most summer school students also work and are involved in various activities we have made the schedule so they can earn credit in a variety of ways and still meet their other obligations,” said Steve Taylor, assistant vice president of extended campus programs and coordinator of the summer school program.

Students spruce up Chadron's landmark C

If the C on Chadron’s C-Hill looks a little brighter this week, credit the work of about a dozen students and employees of Chadron State College. Members of Chadron State’s Project Strive/TRiO program trekked the hill Saturday to give the C its annual dressing up.

Janie Park inaugurated as CSC's new president

Chadron State College’s new president, Dr. Janie Park, was portrayed as a kind person with a positive attitude, great integrity and plenty of ability during her inauguration Friday evening in Chadron.

Two interviews set for VP position

Two candidates for the vice president for academic affairs position at Chadron State College will be interviewed during the first week of May.

Social Work program seems to impress re-accreditation team

While the final report won’t be available until this fall, it appears that the Social Work program at Chadron State College made a positive impression on the two representatives of the Council on Social Work Education who recently visited the college.

BYU faculty members to present recital

Two members of the music faculty of Brigham Young University at Provo, Utah, will present a recital at Chadron State College. The recital, which is free and open to the public, will be Tuesday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. at the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center.

Three earn honors for campus involvement

Three students earned honors for outstanding campus involvement during the Chadron State College Project Strive/TRiO STRIVE Awards and Recognition Ice Cream Social on Wednesday afternoon.

Student from Imperial is new board representative

Tyler Pribbeno, a junior from Imperial, has been appointed Chadron State College’s student representative on the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College System. The appointment was announced earlier this month by Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman.

Inauguration for CSC president is Friday

Final preparations are taking place for Friday’s inauguration of Chadron State College’s 10th president, Dr. Janie Park. The festivities will begin with a pair of events that are open to the public free of charge -- the inauguration ceremony at 5 p.m. in Memorial Hall and the following reception at the Edna Work Hall lobby. A banquet at the Student Center, which required reservations, will conclude the evening.

Music recitals set for two seniors

Two Chadron State College music majors will present their senior recitals at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in the Chicoine Atrium of the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center.

CSC professor looking forward to more traveling

A Chadron State College professor who has already seen much of the world, is looking forward to seeing more of it. Dr. Allen Shepherd, who has taught history at Chadron State the past 34 years, is stepping down as a full-time faculty member at the end of the current semester to begin a phased retirement. He’ll teach selected upper level courses the next three summers, but he points out that he will have the remainder of the calendar free to explore more places and things.

Walk set to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The CSC Health Professions Club is organizing a 10 kilometer walk to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, beginning at the Nelson Physical Activity Center.

Sen. Nelson meets with CSC students, administrators

U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson met with a panel of Chadron State College students and administrators Thursday to discuss college students' ability to finance college. Nelson, who last month announced his candidacy for re-election, was visiting Chadron State during a swing through western Nebraska.

HomeTown Competitiveness strategies outlined in Panhandle

Strategies that HomeTown Competitiveness has already used to help numerous rural communities throughout Nebraska were outlined Tuesday night to about 30 people who attended an informational meeting at Chadron State College. Jana Jensen of Bingham, an assistant development director for the Nebraska Community Foundation, said the program can help new businesses open and existing businesses expand, providing opportunities for youths to remain in their hometowns.

Earth Day celebration is Tuesday

Four speakers are on the program for the second annual Earth Day Celebration at Chadron State College. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 in the Student Center Ballroom, and is being sponsored by the CSC Geoscience Club. No admission will be charged.

Criminal Justice Club sponsors Easter egg hunt

The children of the Child Development Center and West Court housing complex at Chadron State College kicked off the holiday weekend Thursday afternoon with an Easter egg hunt on the college's Dean's Green.

Assistive technology presentation at CSC

A program on how students who require alternative methods of instruction can make progress in a general educational setting will be given from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Student Center Ballroom.

All-student art exhibit to open soon

The all-student art exhibit will open Tuesday, April 18 in Memorial Hall. At least 20 students are expected to have their work on display. The show will be judged. It will remain open through April 28.

Inauguration set for CSC president

Chadron State College will “make it official” Friday, April 21, when it celebrates the inauguration of its 10th president, Dr. Janie Park. The event will begin with the inaugural ceremony at 5 p.m. in the Memorial Hall Auditorium. The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the Edna Work Hall lobby. Those events are open to the public free of charge.

Art Day draws 70 to Chadron State

About 70 students from seven area high schools attended Art Day at Chadron State College on Wednesday. Schools represented at the event were Bayard, Bridgeport, Gordon-Rushville, Hemingford, Kimball, Mitchell and Morrill. The students participated in three sessions of hands-on activities presented by CSC art faculty members and students.

CDC celebrates Week of the Young Child

The Child Development Center at Chadron State College celebrated Week of the Young Child on April 2-8. In honor of the week, Chadron Mayor John Gamby visited the center in March to sign a proclamation.

Spring storm cuts attendance at CSC Scholastic Contest

Blowing snow greatly reduced the number of schools and students at the 46th annual Inter-High School Scholastic Contest at Chadron State College on Friday, but more than 800 students from 34 schools did take the tests. Most of the 18 schools that could not enter the event were from the south and southeast.

Wind ensemble concert is Monday night

The Chadron State College wind ensemble is beginning its spring tour today (Thursday, April 6). The band will give concerts at Converse County High School in Douglas, Wyo., and Central High School in Cheyenne today.

Scholastic Contest is Friday

Some 1,650 students from 52 high schools in Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming will participate in the 46th annual Inter-High School Scholastic Contest at Chadron State College on Friday, April 7.

Justice studies students to present papers

Seven justice studies majors who are honor students at Chadron State College will present their scholarly research papers during an “academic showcase” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center. The program is open to the public without charge.

HomeTown Competitiveness meetings set in Panhandle

Four meetings are scheduled in the Panhandle early next week to introduce the HomeTown Competitiveness program to area residents.

Career Fair is Tuesday

Nearly 50 potential employers are expected at the 2006 Career Fair at Chadron State College on Tuesday, April 11. The event will be in the Student Center Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CSC to have teacher accreditation visitors

Chadron State College will have some important visitors beginning this weekend. Ten representatives of the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education will spend five days on the CSC campus reviewing the college's teacher education program.

Contract approved for Sparks Hall project at CSC

Fuller Construction Co. of Chadron has been awarded the contract to renovate and add onto Sparks Hall, one of Chadron State College’s first buildings. The three-story, red-brick structure and addition will become the headquarters for the CSC administration and foundation.

Aftermath of war can be tough, veterans say

The theme of this year’s Mari Sandoz Heritage Society’s conference was “The Tom Walker,” a Sandoz book filled with tense and heartbreaking stories about the aftermath of war in a family with three generations of military veterans.

'Ask Your Mama' features voice, jazz and imagery

The work of the late poet and writer Langston Hughes has been given new life through Ron McCurdy and John Wright’s Langston Hughes Project, which is scheduled to take the stage of Chadron State College’s Memorial Hall, Wednesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Sybil Berndt receives Spirit of Mari Sandoz Award

A long-time supporter of the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society, Sybil Berndt, was presented the Spirit of Mari Sandoz Award last weekend during a dinner in the Sandoz Center at Chadron State College.

McGovern critical of war in Iraq, South Dakota abortion decision

Former U.S. Sen. George McGovern was sharply critical of the war in Iraq, the Bush administration and the recent decision to ban nearly all abortions in his home state of South Dakota on Thursday night during a speech at Chadron State College.

Chadron State SIFE team qualifies for nationals again

The Students In Free Enterprise team at Chadron State College continued its impressive showing during regional competition in Denver this past week.

CSC vocal groups in concert Sunday

The Chadron State College concert choir will be joined by the women’s and men’s ensembles in presenting a concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2 at the United Methodist Church in Chadron.

CSC audience hears floral business is flourishing in Ohio

A group of farmers in the floriculture business in northeastern Ohio have learned there are advantages to joining forces to share ideas, make purchases and market their products.

McGovern to be opening speaker at Sandoz Society conference

The keynote address by long-time political figure George McGovern will open the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society conference at Chadron State College this weekend. McGovern will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30 in Memorial Hall. The program will be open to the public without charge.

CSC business students rank high at state contest

Chadron State College students earned three firsts, two seconds and four thirds during competition at the Nebraska Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference in Kearney this past weekend.

College, middle school students to have honors fair Saturday

Fifty Chadron State College honor students have been mentoring 50 Chadron Middle School students in a variety of projects that will be put on display Saturday, April 1 in Ballroom of the Student Center at CSC during the annual Pursuit of Excellence Honors Fair.

Chadron State accepts 32 high school seniors into RHOP

Thirty-two seniors in Nebraska high schools have been accepted to participate in the Rural Health Opportunities Program at Chadron State College beginning this fall.

Water is emphasis of community chorus

There will be heavy emphasis on water during the spring concert to be presented by the Bordeaux Community Band and Chadron Community Chorus. The theme is “A Musical Celebration of Water, Earth, Fire and Air,” but many of the numbers to be presented feature water.

Teenagers participate in CSC leadership conference

About 30 high school students from seven communities participated in the Leadership Conference hosted by the Chadron State College Student Senate last Thursday through Saturday.

Starbucks now available at Chadron State library

Books, periodicals, journals, and, now, lattes and espressos. The Reta King Library at Chadron State College began a different flavor of service Monday when it opened a Starbucks coffee shop in its basement.

Pre-Veterinary Club sponsoring donkey basketball

Donkey basketball sponsored by the Pre-Veterinary Club at Chadron State College will be played in the Lister-Sage Community Center in Hay Springs on Monday, April 3, beginning at 7 p.m.

CSC professor and friend to reunite for music recital

Dr. Jim Margetts, assistant professor of piano at Chadron State College, will be joined by Todd Queen, a friend from his college days, for a performance at the Chicoine Atrium of the Sandoz Center next week. “The Evolution of American Musical Theater” will be Monday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m.

Chadron State ROTC cadets honored

Four Chadron State College students who make up the War Eagle Company of the Rushmore Battalion, a ROTC program based at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, served as the color guard and were honored during the recent military ball at Camp Rapid.

Teacher Interview Day is March 31 at CSC

School administrators from more than 30 schools will visit Chadron State College at the end of this month to interview potential teachers. The annual Teacher Interview Day will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 31, at the Nelson Physical Activity Center. The event is open to all people looking for a job in education, not only CSC graduates. Registration is from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and interviews will be about 30 minutes each.

Tickets being offered for CSC graduation

In response to feedback from its Student Senate, Chadron State College will offer a limited number of reserved seats via tickets for graduates to distribute to family and friends for the spring commencement at Armstrong Gym. The ceremony will be Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m.

Rapid City man wins chess tourney

A Rapid City man, Terry Likens, won his seventh championship at the Chadron State College Chess Tournament on Saturday. It was his fifth victory at the tournament in the past six years. The exception was last year, when he did not enter.

History day at CSC on Friday

Chadron State College will host the annual Western Nebraska History Day on Friday, March 24 in the Student Center. Middle school and high school students from the Panhandle and as far east as Ainsworth are eligible to enter.

Economic development meeting at CSC

The director of the Center for Regional Development at Bowling Green University in Ohio, Dr. Michael Carroll, will be speaking on “Cluster-Based Economic Development” at noon on Friday, March 24 in the Scottsbluff Room of the Student Center. The program will be open to the public without charge. A light lunch will be available to those who contact the CSC Conferencing Office at 432-6380.

Governor, senator to visit CSC

A pair of highly elected officials from Nebraska will make appearances at the Chicoine Atrium of Chadron State College's Sandoz Center early next week.

Dale Grant promoted to interim vice president at CSC

Dr. Janie Park, president of Chadron State College, has announced that Dale Grant has been promoted to interim vice president for administration and finance at the college, assuming the position that will be vacated early this summer by Ed Hoffman.

CSC professor writes chapter in book

A chapter written by Dr. George Griffith, professor of English at Chadron State College, is included in a book that was recently printed by the University of Iowa Press.

Annual food tasting party has international flavor

More than 20 ethnic dishes from points throughout the globe will await those who purchase tickets for the Chadron State College International Club's annual Food Tasting Party. The event will be Saturday, March 25, at 5:30 p.m. at the CSC Student Center.

McGovern to speak at Sandoz Society conference

The keynote address by long-time political figure George McGovern will be the highlight at this year’s Mari Sandoz Heritage Society conference. He will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30 in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College. The program will be open to the public without charge.

Jazz Festival at CSC on March 20

Musicians from 15 high schools in the tri-state region will be participating in the High Plains Jazz Festival at Chadron State College on Monday, March 20. Both vocal and instrumental groups will be involved. The vocal competition will begin at 7:45 a.m. in the Student Center and involve both swing choirs and jazz choirs.

Appleseed Foundation representative to visit CSC

Jen Hernandez, community educator with the Nebraska Appleseed Foundation for Law in the Public Interest, will take part in a pair of events at the Chadron State College Student Center on Thursday, March 16.

Agenbroad enthused about keeping Hudson-Meng Site open

Thirty-five years after he led the investigation that opened the Hudson-Meng Bison Kill Site northwest of Crawford, Dr. Larry Agenbroad is happy to be connecting with the unique archaeological site again.

Classical guitarist Bluestone to visit Chadron

Classical guitarist Robert Bluestone, who specializes in music that spans “four continents and four centuries,” will entertain an audience at Chadron State College’s Student Center on Wednesday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m. Before that, however, he plans to take his talent to a number of Chadron residents who otherwise might not have the luxury of seeing it.

CSC senior succeeds at range convention

A senior at Chadron State College, Ingrid Drieling, is glad she attended the recent convention of the International Society for Range Management in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Agenbroad to speak at CSC on March 13

Dr. Larry Agenbroad will be discussing the Hudson-Meng Bison Kill Site located northwest of Crawford while speaking at 7 p.m. Monday, March 13 in the Student Center Ballroom at Chadron State College.

Students to debate Homeland Security, immigration

Chadron State College political science students will publicly debate about the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the future of U.S. immigration policy this month.

Harry Holmberg, Don Sherrill honored by CSC

There was a surprise last Tuesday night (Feb. 28) during the program where opera singer Don Sherrill was presented Chadron State College’s Distinguished Alumni Award and inducted into the college’s Music Hall of Fame.

Lecture series about Celts to be presented at CSC

Beginning in the month that brings St. Patrick’s Day, Chadron State College will be the site of the five-part lecture series, “The Celts and Their World,” presented by Charlie Weir, proprietor of the Black Hills Celtic Shop in Rapid City, S.D.

Chadron State taking orientation to students

Future Chadron State College students will be able to register for courses and attend orientation sessions at seven sites throughout the Great Plains this month. Preceding the three summer orientations at the CSC campus, college personnel plan to conduct sessions at Scottsbluff, North Platte, Sidney, Rapid City, S.D., Gordon, O’Neill and Casper, Wyo.

Early Childhood Conference hears noted author

Those attending the 17th Excellence in Early Childhood Conference at Chadron State College last weekend received lots of guidance and counsel on how to deal with problems and conflict that may emerge among youths. Among the speakers was Barbara Coloroso, the author of three international bestselling books dealing with parenting, teaching, school discipline and non-violent conflict resolution.

Lindeken gift to be Chadron State's largest

Current and future students at Chadron State College will be among those benefiting from the generosity of a Chadron farm and ranch couple that is continuing several years after their deaths. The Chadron State Foundation has received a $450,000 payment from the settlement of the Bill and Frances Lindeken Estate. A second gift exceeding $500,000 is anticipated when the sale of the land located northeast of Chadron is finalized in one to three years.

Koza writes about SIFE for textbook

The importance of student organizations to a college, the community and the students who participate in them is outlined by a Chadron State College business professor in a new college textbook.

Don Sherrill having fun with '3 Redneck Tenors'

Don Sherrill said he’s having the time of his life as one of the leads in “3 Redneck Tenors,” and is happy that he’ll be performing in it on the Memorial Hall stage at Chadron State College on Monday night, Feb. 27.

Bird flu summit to be shown at CSC

A video feed of Nebraska’s Pandemic Bird Flu Summit at Lincoln will be shown in the Scottsbluff Room of the Chadron State College Student Center at 12:30 p.m. MST Thursday.

Senate hopeful Ricketts visits CSC

U.S. Senate candidate Pete Ricketts of Omaha brought his message of reduced government to Chadron State College students Thursday morning.

Candidate Ricketts at CSC Thursday

U.S. Senate candidate Pete Ricketts will speak at the Chadron State College Student Center at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. Ricketts serves as vice chairman of the board of directors for Ameritrade Holding Corporation. Until August 2005, he was chief operating officer for the company.

Sherrill bringing '3 Redneck Tenors' to Chadron

Chadron State College graduate Don Sherrill, an opera star for more than 20 years, has arranged for the show that he’s performing in to be presented in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College in late February. The production of “3 Redneck Tenors—a New Musical Adventure,” will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27.

Noted author to speak at CSC Wednesday night

Award-winning children’s book author David M. Schwartz will speak at 7 o’clock Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the Student Center Ballroom at Chadron State College. His appearance is being sponsored by the NeKota Reading Council, the Chadron Public Schools, the Dawes County Rural Schools and Chadron State. His talk will be open to the public without charge.

Award-winning play at CSC this weekend

The award-winning play, “Proof,” will be presented this weekend at Chadron State College. The performances will be in the Black Box Theatre of Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-18 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. “Proof” won both the Pulitzer Prize and the Tony Award for drama in 2001. It is one of just six plays to have won both honors in the past 25 years.

Theories of creation are topic of panel discussion

A panel of three Chadron State College professors and two Chadron ministers will discuss the theories of evolution, creationism and intelligent design during a session at Chadron State this week.

15 to perform at CSC Cowboy Poetry Gathering

It will be a cowboy poet's weekend as more than a dozen performers from seven states will display their talents Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Chadron State College Cowboy Poetry Gathering.

CSC senior gets special phone call

A senior at Chadron State College, Caleb Lund of Lusk, Wyo., recently received a special telephone call. He was notified that he had been accepted to enroll at the veterinary school at Colorado State University at Fort Collins this fall. The call came from one of the Colorado State deans before the letter telling him the good news had been mailed.

Baxter Black program going on live video at CSC

Arrangements are being made so more people can experience cowboy poet Baxter Black when he appears in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18.

Montana theatre's 'Trip to Bountiful' is Sunday at CSC

The Montana Repertory Theatre will take the stage of Chadron State College’s Memorial Hall for its performance of “The Trip to Bountiful” on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 3 p.m.

High Plains Band, Chorus Festival set at Chadron State

Nearly 280 musicians from 27 high schools in the four-state area have been selected to participate in the 34th annual High Plains Band and Chorus Festival at Chadron State College on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 6 and 7.

CSC group visits Costa Rica, 'where the action is'

During the recent holiday break, two Chadron State College faculty members and 10 students went “where the action is,” in the words of one of the professors, Dr. Ron Weedon.

Art displays opening in Memorial Hall

Works by two art professors at universities in the western United States will go on display Wednesday, Feb. 1 in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College.

Winter Magic Formal royalty crowned at CSC

Seniors Becky Hoekema of Sidney and Michael Blount of Valentine were crowned the Winter Magic Formal royalty Saturday night at Chadron State College.

CSC to begin search for academic vice president

A national search is beginning at Chadron State College for a vice president of academic affairs. But the person selected for the position will no longer also be the head of enrollment management and student services, according to the president of Chadron State, Dr. Janie Park. The positions were combined in the late 1990s, but Park believes it will be beneficial for them to be separated.

Building electronic portfolios demonstrated at CSC

Members of the education faculty and several academic administrators at Chadron State College were given a close up look last week at another use of technology to help appraise student performances and build portfolios that can be useful to graduates seeking jobs.

3-man hoops tourney set

Entries are being received for a 3-man basketball tournament sponsored by Blue Key National Honor Society at Chadron State College.

McGovern to speak at Sandoz meeting

George S. McGovern will be the keynote speaker at the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society’s annual meeting at Chadron State College on Thursday, March 30. The announcement was made on Friday during the news conference at CSC to discuss the receipt of the gift of Dawes County ranchland from Esther Pilster and her late husband Raleigh to the Sandoz Society.

Author, former Husker to highlight childhood conference

Renowned speakers Barbara Coloroso of Littleton, Colo., and Aaron Davis of Lincoln will headline the 17th Excellence in Early Childhood Conference at Chadron State College. The conference, which strives to help participants improve child care and education skills, will be Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25.

Sandoz Society receives Dawes County ranchland

An Omaha woman who wishes to pay tribute to her late husband and his parents has given 3,731 acres of ranchland located northwest of Whitney in Dawes County to the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society.

Pilster gift will benefit western Nebraska

Chadron State College President Janie Park said western Nebraskans will be thrilled to learn of the gift of Dawes County ranchland appraised at nearly $1 million to the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society by Esther Pilster of Omaha.

Tickets going fast for Baxter Black

As of Wednesday, Jan. 18, fewer than 40 tickets remained for nationally syndicated cowboy poet Baxter Black’s performance at Chadron State College. The show will be 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18. Black has written several books and produced numerous CDs and videos. He frequently recites his poetry on National Public Radio.

Spectacular light show is Monday at CSC

The theatre at Chadron State College’s Memorial Hall will be filled with a spectacular light show Monday, Jan. 23, as Luma, described in publicity materials as a “TechnoCircus,” will take the stage at 7:30 p.m.

News conference at CSC on Friday

A news conference will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20 at the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College to announce the gift of 3,731 acres of farm and ranch land located northwest of Whitney in Dawes County to the Sandoz Heritage Society.

Don Sherrill to sing in Greeley

Western Nebraska’s most famous opera singer, Don Sherrill, will be performing at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley, Colo., at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28 in “3 Redneck Tenors—A New Musical Adventure.”

CSC wildlife management program hits the spot

The wildlife management minor that was added to the Chadron State College curriculum three years ago has proven to be “the right program at the right time,” according to Dr. Chuck Butterfield, an associate professor of agriculture and range management at the college.

Students, others march for Martin Luther King

About 75 people gathered at Chadron this morning to participate in a walk to honor Martin Luther King, Jr. The group, which primarily consisted of students from Chadron State College and the Pine Ridge Job Corps center south of Chadron, marched about 13 blocks along Main Street from downtown to the college’s Student Center. King’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech blared from a portable stereo as the group walked.

CSC planning to join program that helps Nebraska's rural communities

Help is available these days to Nebraska’s umpteen rural communities that are struggling to keep their Main Street businesses open and at least maintain their population.

CSC workshop told help is available to Nebraskans with business ideas

How to improve the economy and keep Nebraska’s youth in the state were the focus of the Ag Entrepreneur Workshop organized by U.S. Rep. Tom Osborne and his staff and hosted by Chadron State College on Wednesday.

Chadron State President's List, Fall Semester 2005

A total of 238 students have made the President’s Honor List at Chadron State College for the fall semester by earning all A’s while carrying at least 12 hours of coursework. Those students from Nebraska are:

Chadron State Dean's List, Fall 2005

Nearly 400 Chadron State College students achieved the Dean’s List during the first semester. The Dean’s List requires a grade point average of at least 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. Those earning the honor from Nebraska are:

CSC adds vocal music professor

A new music professor has joined the faculty at the start of the spring semester at Chadron State College. She is Dr. Una Taylor, assistant professor of choral and vocal studies. Her duties will include directing the community chorus and forming a women’s vocal ensemble.

CSC professors write article on critical thinking

An article written by two Chadron State College business professors has been published in the fall 2005 edition of the National Education Association’s higher education journal, “Thought & Action.”

American Indian art exhibit opens at CSC

An exhibit of paintings from the collection at the Heritage Center at Red Cloud Indian School near Pine Ridge has opened in the Main Gallery of Memorial Hall at Chadron State College.

Noted speakers, special entertainment forms coming to CSC this spring

Several noted speakers and special forms of entertainment are included on the second semester calendar at Chadron State College. The new semester will begin for both on- and off-campus students on Monday, Jan. 9. Applications for enrollment are still being accepted.

Northwest Nebraska childhood programs receive grant

A new grant from the Nebraska Department of Education is helping provide quality educational programs for 3- and 4-year-old children in northwest Nebraska.

Early Childhood Conference set for February at CSC

Participants at a Chadron State College conference will again learn ways to improve their child care and education skills. Chadron State College’s 17th Excellence in Early Childhood Conference is Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25.

Bird flu will be topic of presentation at CSC

Sharon Medcalf, associate director fo the Nebraska Center for Bioterrorism Education, will speak to audiences about avian influenza, better known as the bird flu, during a visit to Chadron State College next week.

Osborne to hold Ag Entrepreneur Workshop at CSC

Nebraska Third District Congressman Tom Osborne will host an Ag Entrepreneur Workshop on Wednesday, Jan. 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Student Center at Chadron State College.